Team » Checkmate appears in 280 issues.
Pacifist diplomat Christopher Smith is the Peacemaker, a man who loves peace so much, he is willing to kill anyone who stands in its way.
A member of Checkmate, who was advanced to King when Harry Stein requested a leave of absence
When Vic Sage, a television investigative journalist, encountered stories he couldn't investigate by normal, legal means, he donned a special mask (kept in his belt buckle) that made it appear that he had no face. As the Question, Sage investigated corruption in the face of all danger, leaving a blank "calling card," which, when touched, emitted a smoky question mark.
Works for Checkmate.
Former operative for the Checkmate with the ability to absorb and discharge any matter.
A member of Checkmate.
The former sidekick of Green Arrow. Roy Harper has grown to become one of the most accomplished marksmen in the DCU.
Indefatigable fighter trained to expert qualifications in the Army's Special Forces.
Sasha was recruited into Checkmate after being falsely imprisoned in Blackgate for playing a role in the murder of Vesper Fairchild. She remained affiliated with the organization even after Maxwell Lord's betrayal of it and its reorganization under the United Nations. Under the UN, she became Checkmate's Black Queen.
A member of the Checkmate organization.
Faust is the gamma rook of Checkmate.
Shen Li Po was the first Black King's Bishop when the United Nations took control of Checkmate. He was brought home by the Chinese government after some politically bad clashes between Checkmate and China.
Snapper Carr was made a deep cover agent of Checkmate after the OMAC Project to keep an eye on the superhero community.
Spy Smasher has been around since the 1940's and began with wealthy sportsman Alan Armstrong tirelessly to keep his country safe from those that wish it harm.
Colonel Steve Trevor is a military officer who is the original love interest of Wonder Woman and the very first man she has laid eyes on. In various incarnations, his status in the military has gone from being in the Army Air Corps, to being an Air Force pilot, to the current incarnation of being a Navy SEAL. He is now a U.S. Government Agent and head of A.R.G.U.S.. He was also co-leader and a member of the Justice League of America.
Taleb Beni Khalid serves as the Black Knight of Checkmate and has since it was reorganized under the United Nations.
Talia the daughter of Ra's al Ghul and the heir to his worldwide criminal empire. Talia has been both lover and mortal enemy to Batman, and is the mother of Damian Wayne otherwise known as Robin.
Tess Mercer was born as Lutessa Lena Luthor and was the sister of Lex Luthor and the daughter of Lionel Luthor. She became a Checkmate agent and after Lex's disappearance, she took over LuthorCorp. Tess also became the second operator of the Watchtower and a member of the Justice League, but was murdered by her own brother. Months later, it was discovered that Tess's spirit is caught in Lex's mind and was freed by her friends later.
The Tiger, short for "The Tiger King of Kandahar", is a Pashtun Afghani who was once the top agent of the organization Spyral. He now operates as its head: Patron.
The Thinker was coerced into serving as the White King's Bishop by Mr. Terrific.
Since Checkmate came under United Nations control, Tommy Jagger has served as the White King's Knight. This was first under Alan Scott and then under Mr. Terrific.
Winslow Schott is a misunderstood villain that uses toys as weapons as the Toyman. He believes that it is the adults that are ruining the world for the children.
Uncle Sam is the founder and leader of the The Freedom Fighters. His powers include strength, size manipulation, and invulnerability. His powers are derived from the belief in America.
Replacing Amanda Waller, Valentina Vostok became Checkmate's latest White Queen.
Vixen carries a magical Tantu totem that allows her to aquire the abilities of an animal. She has been a JLA member, a model and successful business worman.
A Knight for Checkmate. Was presumed dead for a short time.
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